Last week we toured the antenna field – today we go inside the shack. This station has gradually evolved into a fully remote-capable multi-2 HF contest and DX station designed around flexibility, redundancy and experimentation.
In this video I walk through the overall philosophy of the build and show how the entire system works together, including:
* TS-990 operating positions
* Multi-2 contest infrastructure
* Remote mains switching using Shelly relays
* Antenna Genius coax switching
* Rotator Genius control
* Automatic band-pass filtering
* ACOM 2000 remote startup
* ACOM Director
* RUSTDESK RDP
* RF isolation between stations
* Coax entry and field routing
* Shack networking
* Remote desktop operation
* Audio routing and monitoring
* Behringer XR18 integration
* Power distribution
* Logging Software (N1MM and QSO Director)
* Monitoring cameras
* Future station expansion
The goal was never to build a “perfect” shack – only a practical one that keeps evolving as new ideas appear. One of the most interesting parts of this project has been solving all the little engineering problems that appear when you place multiple HF stations close together:
It’s still a work in progress, but hopefully this gives you some ideas for your own shack – whether you’re building a small home station or a fully remote HF setup.
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Exploring ESP32 Wi-Fi Hacking with “The Biscuit” Firmware - Ham Nuggets Live Season 7 Episode 20
Ready to see what your devices are saying behind your back? In this live stream, we dive into the world of ESP32 Wi-Fi research using “The Biscuit” firmware and explore how modern wireless networks, phones, laptops, smart home gear, and IoT devices constantly communicate around us. This stream focuses on ethical Wi-Fi testing, wireless awareness, network security education, and understanding how Wi-Fi discovery, probe requests, beacon frames, captive portals, and nearby devices actually work in the real world.
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We’ll be looking at practical ESP32 Wi-Fi tools, wireless scanning techniques, network visibility, device behavior, and why so many modern systems are far more trusting than most people realize. If you’ve ever been curious about Wi-Fi hacking, ethical hacking, penetration testing concepts, wireless security, wardriving, ESP32 hacking projects, cybersecurity education, or just want to learn more about the invisible RF world around you, this stream is for you.
This is an educational and informational stream intended for authorized testing, learning, experimentation, and improving personal network security awareness. Always follow local laws, platform policies, and ethical guidelines when working with wireless systems.
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• Wireless security basics
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• Network visibility and RF awareness
• Open source ESP32 firmware
• Wi-Fi reconnaissance concepts
• Cybersecurity education for beginners
• How devices reveal themselves on Wi-Fi
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Uncovering the Complexity of WSPR Daemon Noise Through Kernel Density and Gaussian Mixtu
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Amateur radio operators across USA, Canada and Mexico host cities are activating special callsigns (W6C, W5C/H, W5C/D, W2C, VB7F, 4A1CMX, 4A1GDL, 4A1MTY, VC3F, …) to celebrate this summer’s 2026 World Soccer Tournament. Operate VHF, UHF, and HF, analogue and digital with us and lets make this a fun event! With 16 cities participating you have 16 wonderful QSL cards to collect!
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Sometimes the hardest thing to do is simply start a conversation.
This event aims to help encourage people to talk openly and support one another.
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If you or somebody you know is struggling, please remember there are people and organisations ready to help.
Support Organisations
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Hearing W1AW Live on the Chuck Adams W1AW Receiver — Part 3
Part 3 of the Chuck Adams W1AW Direct Conversion Receiver build — and it’s receiving. I tuned the receiver using both a 14.0480 and a 14.0475 MHz crystal, and both worked well. With the radio on, I pulled in W1AW live out of Connecticut. The signal drifts in and out, but that’s band conditions — closer stations come in noticeably stronger. Three stages, three shorts, one working receiver.
Part 1 — Oscilloscope Failed Me, My Yaesu FTdx10 Didn’t:
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Part 2 — Does This Audio Stage Work? W1AW Direct Conversion Receiver:
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Upgrade Cheap Radio to Digital Modes: Easy RV Hack! #shorts
Transform your sub-$20 handheld into a digital powerhouse! Learn how to use the All-In-One Cable for firmware updates and unlock new radio modes. Perfect for RV ham shacks.
